Loralee Byrnes

Loralee Byrnes has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in marketing communications, fundraising, and event planning, currently serving as a Coral Restoration Diver at Coral Restoration Foundation™ since 2023 and a Technical Diver for the International Technical Diving Agency since 2021. For over a decade, Loralee has contributed to the Children's Home Society of Washington in marketing and fundraising roles, managing major events and communication strategies. Previous positions include Director of Travel Agent Sales at TCS Expeditions and Corporate & Government Sales Manager at Argosy Cruises, showcasing expertise in sales, client relations, and event management. Loralee holds a Master’s degree in MIT from City University of Seattle and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington, complemented by various roles in education and technical diving.